Globally Speaking

In this episode of Globally Speaking, we speak to Bill Rivers, “America’s Language Lobbyist,” about his work championing language endeavors in the US like education, translation and interpretation. You’ll want to hear more about what his advocacy for language at the highest levels has to do with immigration, national security, economic growth and the value of bilingualism.

In this episode of Globally Speaking, we talk with Bill Rivers, self-titled American language lobbyist, about his efforts to champion aspects of language in the United States--like education, translation, and interpretation--to the highest levels of government.

In this episode of Globally Speaking, we speak to both Robert Etches and Michael Casey about blockchain, a new technology gathering buzz in the industry. We cover, among other things, how blockchain is a ‘truth’ machine, giving power to the people by removing the dependency on intermediaries. Tune in to hear more about this collective record-keeping system and how it might be used in the localization industry.

In this episode of Globally Speaking, we talk with Robert Etches and Michael Casey about blockchain. They cover, in layman’s terms, what it is and how it applies to the localization industry. Tune in to hear more about this hot topic!

In this latest installation of Globally Speaking, Max Troyer, Associate Professor at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies, talks about the curriculum needed to educate future localization professionals, new skills that are required, where graduates end up working, typical career paths and why we should expand mentorship in the industry. 

In this episode of Globally Speaking, Max Troyer talks about his work as a professor at the Monterey Institute of International Studies (MIIS). Their curriculum, including technology, language, and business management courses, trains students for exciting careers in the ever-expanding localization industry.

Tune in to hear his expertise!

In this episode of Globally Speaking, Scott Abel, AKA the Content Wrangler, talks about how content is the lifeblood of an organization. In fact, it’s a strategic advantage and an asset—but many organizations don’t treat it this way. Scott explains that businesses need to think differently about how they create, manage, translate and deliver content to make it more useful and meaningful for consumers. Tune in to hear his expertise!

In this episode of Globally Speaking, Scott Abel, AKA the Content Wrangler, talks about how content is the lifeblood of an organization. In fact, it’s a strategic advantage and an asset—but many organizations don’t treat it this way. Scott explains that businesses need to think differently about how they create, manage, translate and deliver content to make it more useful and meaningful for consumers. Tune in to hear his expertise!

Towards the end of each year, we talk about the trends we predict we’ll see in the upcoming year—and we love doing it! Tune in to hear what we have to say for 2019. A sneak peek: blockchain, AI and ML and how the role of linguists needs to change.

In this episode of Globally Speaking, Michael and Renato talk about the trends they think we’ll see in 2019 in the localization industry, including blockchain, AI and the talent shortage. Tune in to hear their predictions!